Where is the engine number of BMW 320Li located?
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The engine number of BMW 320Li is located on the left side of the engine, on the cabin wall, where there is a nameplate engraved with the engine number. It usually consists of a combination of 7 to 8 digits and letters. In addition to the above method, the engine number can also be checked in the following 4 ways: The vehicle's driving license prints the engine number, usually located on the second last line; The motor vehicle registration certificate will state the engine number; The car purchase invoice will state the engine number; The vehicle purchase tax payment certificate will state the engine number. It is important to note that the engine number is not the same as the engine model. The engine model refers to the specifications and size of the engine within the manufacturer, and engine models can be the same. The engine number refers to the production number of the engine, where each engine can only use one engine number and each engine's number is unique.
Last week, I just helped my colleague inspect his BMW 320Li, and finding the engine number did take some effort. The engine number is usually engraved on the engine block itself, most commonly located at the front-left section of the engine bay, near the windshield side. You'll need to lift the insulation pad slightly, and sometimes there's a plastic cover that needs to be removed. If you still can't find it, try looking downward along the connection between the engine and transmission—near the firewall, there might also be a stamped number. Remember to wear gloves and use your phone's flashlight, as that area tends to accumulate dust, and the letters are small and faint. Last time, it took me a full ten minutes to get a rubbing of it, so I recommend avoiding doing this at noon when the sunlight is too glaring.
